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Hannah and Rich preview the New York City Marathon, where Andreas Almgren will make a much anticipated debut over the distance - taking on reigning champion Benson Kipruto. We also ask whether Patrick Dever could get on the podium, and if anyone can beat Hellen Obiri in the women’s race.
There’s a discussion on Peres Jepchirchir’s provisional suspension after testing positive for EPO, whether male pacemakers could be involved in helping to set a new women’s world record at the London Marathon, and check-in with RunX - the World Treadmill Championships - which is underway.
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Presented by athletics commentators Hannah England and Rich Newman, with guest contributor Jake Wightman.
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Courtesy of our sponsors Maurten, Italian coach Claudio Berardelli joins us for remarkably open and honest extended interview.
The coach behind the success of marathon world record holder Sabastian Sawe - the first man under 2 hours in race conditions - and 800m Olympic and world champion Emmanuel Wanyonyi, covers a huge range of topics.
In the first half, we discuss Claudio’s unconventional journey to become a running coach (having previously raced as a cyclist and studied sports science), the highs and lows of living and coaching in Kenya - including the doping culture that is casting a shadow over the country, including past athletes he has worked with - and his coaching techniques.
In the second half, Claudio gives an insight into Sawe’s remarkable run in London and talks about his targets in the future, including the Olympics and more technical courses. We also talk about Wanyonyi’s chances of breaking the 800m world record, whether he could move up in distance, and tactical plans for the New York City Marathon - where Benson Kipruto leads the men’s field.
Podium is proud to be sponsored by Maurten - use Podium2026 at checkout for a one-off 15% discount until the end of 2026 - we thank Maurten so much for their support!
Watch 'Sabastian Sawe - we who believed' on Maurten's YouTube channel.
Listeners can get 10% off Jake Wightman's Last Rep Coffee with the code PODIUM10 at lastrep.co.uk
Check out our new website: podiumathletics.co.uk
Presented by athletics commentators Hannah England and Rich Newman, with guest contributor Jake Wightman.
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How does a 'quiet week' end up as a one hour episode? Like this! Hannah and Rich round-up results and news from the past week, including Marc Scott's marathon personal best in Amsterdam, the winners from the Great South Run, what's next for Sifan Hassan after she pulled out of New York, and look at the 2027 Diamond League schedule - another WR for Josh Kerr in London, anyone?!
We pick out our pick for the World Athletics 'moment of the year', in a crowded field, and after questions from our brilliant listeners and viewers, we answer what it's like to be an athletics commentator and the work that goes into preparing for meetings.
Podium is proud to be sponsored by Maurten - use Podium2026 at checkout for a one-off 15% discount until the end of 2026 - we thank Maurten so much for their support!
Watch 'Sabastian Sawe - we who believed' on Maurten's YouTube channel.
Listeners can get 10% off Jake Wightman's Last Rep Coffee with the code PODIUM10 at lastrep.co.uk
Check out our new website: podiumathletics.co.uk
Presented by athletics commentators Hannah England and Rich Newman, with guest contributor Jake Wightman.
Please subscribe, follow and leave a review where possible - it really helps us grow the podcast, and follow us on Instagram or watch on YouTube.
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In this episode, Hannah speaks to Phily Bowden, who is preparing for the New York City Marathon.
Phily is one of Britain's top female marathon runners, with a PB of 2:25:47 and goals of reaching the Los Angeles Olympics, but she's also one of the world's most successful running content creators.
Hannah talks to Phily about her route to becoming a professional marathoner, the ups and downs on the journey to this point, and why her online presence on YouTube and social media has been such a success.
Podium is proud to be sponsored by Maurten - use Podium2026 at checkout for a one-off 15% discount until the end of 2026 - we thank Maurten so much for their support!
Watch 'Sabastian Sawe - we who believed' on Maurten's YouTube channel.
Listeners can get 10% off Jake Wightman's Last Rep Coffee with the code PODIUM10 at lastrep.co.uk
Check out our new website: podiumathletics.co.uk
Presented by athletics commentators Hannah England and Rich Newman, with guest contributor Jake Wightman.
Please subscribe, follow and leave a review where possible - it really helps us grow the podcast, and follow us on Instagram or watch on YouTube.
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In this episode, Hannah and Rich caught up with British 400m runner Charlotte Henrich, following her breakthrough season.
The 2025 European U20 champion broke the Welsh record in a 2026 that also included a debut Commonwealth Games, silver in the 4x400m mixed relay at the World Ultimate Championship and contributions to two silvers at the European Championships in Birmingham.
Podium is proud to be sponsored by Maurten - use Podium2026 at checkout for a one-off 15% discount until the end of 2026 - we thank Maurten so much for their support!
Watch 'Sabastian Sawe - we who believed' on Maurten's YouTube channel.
Listeners can get 10% off Jake Wightman's Last Rep Coffee with the code PODIUM10 at lastrep.co.uk
Check out our new website: podiumathletics.co.uk
Presented by athletics commentators Hannah England and Rich Newman, with guest contributor Jake Wightman.
Please subscribe, follow and leave a review where possible - it really helps us grow the podcast, and follow us on Instagram or watch on YouTube.
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Hannah and Rich look back at a busy weekend of marathons - including a second successive win for Hawi Feysa and a statement victory for Amos Kipruto, after Jacob Kiplimo look to ignite the men’s race.
There’s discussion on Catherine Debrunner’s wheelchair world record, and we look back at a win for Eliud Kipchoge - his first in three years - after the 41-year-old greatest of all time broke the course record in Melbourne.
Podium is proud to be sponsored by Maurten - use Podium2026 at checkout for a one-off 15% discount until the end of 2026 - we thank Maurten so much for their support!
Watch 'Sabastian Sawe - we who believed' on Maurten's YouTube channel.
Listeners can get 10% off Jake Wightman's Last Rep Coffee with the code PODIUM10 at lastrep.co.uk
Check out our new website: podiumathletics.co.uk
Presented by athletics commentators Hannah England and Rich Newman, with guest contributor Jake Wightman.
Please subscribe, follow and leave a review where possible - it really helps us grow the podcast, and follow us on Instagram or watch on YouTube.
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Hannah and Rich are back to preview the Chicago Marathon, where Sharon Lokedi takes on a fast course for the first time in her career - taking on Brigid Kosgei. Could Jacob Kiplimo become the latest man to dip below 2 hours, having been the forgotten athlete in London - where he also dipped below the previous world record?
There's a look at the UK Athletics consideration standards for the World Championships in Beijing, Matchroom's signing of 16-year-old sprinter Bronson Hearn-Smith and why it could be exciting for the sport, a look at the World Athlete of the Year nominations - and an update on Andy Diaz Hernandez taking part in their verison in the Italian version of Strictly Come Dancing.
Link to watch Joachim B Olsen's dance from 2008: https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x2r7bmh
Podium is proud to be sponsored by Maurten - use Podium2026 at checkout for a one-off 15% discount until the end of 2026 - we thank Maurten so much for their support!
Watch 'Sabastian Sawe - we who believed' on Maurten's YouTube channel.
Listeners can get 10% off Jake Wightman's Last Rep Coffee with the code PODIUM10 at lastrep.co.uk
Check out our new website: podiumathletics.co.uk
Presented by athletics commentators Hannah England and Rich Newman, with guest contributor Jake Wightman.
Please subscribe, follow and leave a review where possible - it really helps us grow the podcast, and follow us on Instagram or watch on YouTube.
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Trigger warning: This podcast contains discussions about eating disorders - please see resources below if you are affected and would like support.
In this episode, British marathoner Jake Smith speaks to Hannah and Rich about his recent PB at the Berlin Marathon, and the tough journey he’s had to get to this point.
Jake talks in depth about his RED-S diagnosis and how the support he’s received from the coaching team of Gavin and Jo Pavey, DSM-Firmenich (formerly NN Running Team) and his family and friends have got him through difficult periods.
If you, or someone you know, needs support with an eating disorder, head to beateatingdisorders.org.uk or call 0808 801 0677 in England, 0808 801 0432 in Scotland, 0808 801 0433 in Wales or 0808 801 0434 for Northern Ireland.
Find out more about RED-S, at https://red-s.com/
Podium is proud to be sponsored by Maurten - use Podium2026 at checkout for a one-off 15% discount until the end of 2026 - we thank Maurten so much for their support!
Watch 'Sabastian Sawe - we who believed' on Maurten's YouTube channel.
Listeners can get 10% off Jake Wightman's Last Rep Coffee with the code PODIUM10 at lastrep.co.uk
Check out our new website: podiumathletics.co.uk
Presented by athletics commentators Hannah England and Rich Newman, with guest contributor Jake Wightman.
Please subscribe, follow and leave a review where possible - it really helps us grow the podcast, and follow us on Instagram or watch on YouTube.
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It's an honour to have one of Britain's best on the podcast this week - as Matthew Hudson-Smith gave up an hour of his time to chat to us, having made history as the first man to win three 400m European titles earlier this summer in Birmingham.
Hudson-Smith talks to us about how he's rebuilding for an assault on titles at the World Championships and the Los Angeles Olympics, how fatherhood has changed his perspective on life, and what athletics needs to do to find new audiences.
Podium is proud to be sponsored by Maurten - use Podium2026 at checkout for a one-off 15% discount until the end of 2026 - we thank Maurten so much for their support!
Watch 'Sabastian Sawe - we who believed' on Maurten's YouTube channel.
Listeners can get 10% off Jake Wightman's Last Rep Coffee with the code PODIUM10 at lastrep.co.uk
Check out our new website: podiumathletics.co.uk
Presented by athletics commentators Hannah England and Rich Newman, with guest contributor Jake Wightman.
Please subscribe, follow and leave a review where possible - it really helps us grow the podcast, and follow us on Instagram or watch on YouTube.
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Hannah and Rich look back at the Berlin Marathon, where Tigst Assefa agonisingly fell short of the world record, suffering a suspected Achilles injury with just a couple of kilometres left to run.
There's a look at results from around the world, including Puripol Boonson's double at the Asian Games and Eilish McColgan's fourth Vitality London 10,000m title - which featured another win for Kadar Omar Abdullahi.
Plus, there's reaction to prize money at the next European Championships and Andy Diaz Hernandez competing on Dancing with the Stars, as we look back at how track and field athletes have done on that programme/Strictly Come Dancing, in the past.
Podium is proud to be sponsored by Maurten - use Podium2026 at checkout for a one-off 15% discount until the end of 2026 - we thank Maurten so much for their support!
Watch 'Sabastian Sawe - we who believed' on Maurten's YouTube channel.
Listeners can get 10% off Jake Wightman's Last Rep Coffee with the code PODIUM10 at lastrep.co.uk
Check out our new website: podiumathletics.co.uk
Presented by athletics commentators Hannah England and Rich Newman, with guest contributor Jake Wightman.
Please subscribe, follow and leave a review where possible - it really helps us grow the podcast, and follow us on Instagram or watch on YouTube.
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